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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1976
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED132969 |
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- The Application of Performance Measures in a Sample of Illinois Public Libraries. Powell, Ronald R. Data Analysis Data Collection Evaluation Methods Library Services Measurement Instruments Performance Criteria Program Effectiveness Public Libraries Use Studies Workshops Sixty-six public libraries selected by random sample, substitutions and participation requests, tested Rutgers University 1970 Performance Measures Manual to gather information on the evaluation and improvement of public libraries. Selection was based on geographic location and budget categories. Following instructions for manual's use at workshops, participating libraries conducted a 3-day study, tabulated and summarized the resulting data. The Library Research Center prepared and sent a computerized profile of each library's scores and comparison statistics as well as questionnaires for feedback on the study. Most participating libraries were capable of conducting the study and summarizing data; most found reasonably clear with the instructions sufficiently easy to follow. Some questioned the manual's relevance and validity for small libraries. The research center found the manual useful in providing data, but was disappointed in its traditional approach. They suggested research be done to refine the manual for use by small libraries. Also mentioned was the need for more detailed instructions, more subjective-type measures and follow-up activities for feedback. (KP)